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SUMMARY:“Finding Jesse” with Jane Williamson
DESCRIPTION:Jane Williamson\, Director Emerita of Rokeby Museum\, presents “Finding Jesse\,” which traces Jesse’s life from enslavement in North Carolina to freedom in Vermont. His story is told through letters in the collection at the Museum and documents at the North Carolina State Archives. The illustrated talk brings the narrative of one freedom seeker out of anonymity and explores his life and his pursuit of freedom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n$5 per person; $10 per family; Members free
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/finding-jesse-with-jane-williamson/
LOCATION:Vermont
CATEGORIES:abolition,family,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
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SUMMARY:Traveling Book Club at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum: “Benedict Arnold’s Navy\,” James Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Explore the historic institutions of Addison County with a traveling winter book club! Between January and April we will discuss a book relevant to each historical institution we visit. Dive into American history with a book selected by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, cozy up to a welcoming novel at the Bixby\, contemplate social justice at the Rokeby\, and learn about new Vermonters at the Sheldon.  \n\n\n\nEach discussion will take place from 1–2 pm on the last Saturday of each month as a hybrid meeting — come in person for tea and snacks or stay involved online via Zoom. Join all of the meetings or just one! More information and a Zoom link are available with free registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary & Book List\n\n\n\nJanuary 31 — Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Benedict Arnold’s Navy by James NelsonFebruary 28 — Rokeby Museum Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideMarch 28 — Bixby Memorial Free Library What You are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko AoyamaApril 25 — Henry Sheldon Museum Deep North: Stories of Somali Resettlement in Vermont edited by Brad Kessler \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/traveling-book-club-at-lake-champlain-maritime-museum-benedict-arnolds-navy-james-nelson/
LOCATION:Vermont
CATEGORIES:community,free,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073827
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SUMMARY:2026 Virtual Winter Book Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 17\, 6:00–7:00 pm\, The Message\, by Ta-Nehisi Coates\n\n\n\nThe Message\, by Ta-Nehisi Coates\, in which Coates explores the urgent need to untangle ourselves from the destructive myths that shape our world—and our own souls—and embrace the liberating power of even the most difficult truths. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 17\, 6:00–7:00 pm\, The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder that Inspired the Abolition of Slavery\, by Siddharth Kara \n\n\n\nThe Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder that Inspired the Abolition of Slavery\, by Siddharth Kara. The series of events that doomed the 1780 journey of the ship\, Zorg\, helped that voyage emerge as the first undeniable argument against slavery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April\, 7\, 6:00–7:00 pm\, Flee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland\, by Scott Shane\n\n\n\nFlee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland\, by Scott Shane\, follows Thomas Smallwood\, who bought his own freedom\, and led many others out of slavery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for virtual book discussions is FREE. When you register\, you will receive a ZOOM link email a few days before each discussion. Attendance at all three discussions is not required to register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Discussions I'm Interested in AttendingTuesday\, February 17 — “The Message\,” by Ta-Nehisi CoatesTuesday\, March 17 — “The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder that Inspired the Abolition of Slavery\,” by Siddharth KaraTuesday\, April 7 — “Flee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland\,” by Scott ShaneComment or MessageI would like to subscribe to the Rokeby eNewsletterYesNoI already receive the eNewsletterSubmit  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/2026-virtual-winter-book-discussion-group/
LOCATION:Vermont
CATEGORIES:abolition,advocacy,Books,community,free,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
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SUMMARY:Traveling Book Club at Rokeby Museum: “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store\,” James McBride
DESCRIPTION:Explore the historic institutions of Addison County with a traveling winter book club! Between January and April we will discuss a book relevant to each historical institution we visit. Dive into American history with a book selected by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, cozy up to a welcoming novel at the Bixby\, contemplate social justice at the Rokeby\, and learn about new Vermonters at the Sheldon.  \n\n\n\nEach discussion will take place from 1–2 pm on the last Saturday of each month as a hybrid meeting — come in person for tea and snacks or stay involved online via Zoom. Join all of the meetings or just one! More information and a Zoom link are available with free registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary & Book List\n\n\n\nJanuary 31 — Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Benedict Arnold’s Navy by James NelsonFebruary 28 — Rokeby Museum Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideMarch 28 — Bixby Memorial Free Library What You are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko AoyamaApril 25 — Henry Sheldon Museum Deep North: Stories of Somali Resettlement in Vermont edited by Brad Kessler \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/traveling-book-club-at-rokeby-museum-the-heaven-earth-grocery-store-james-mcbride/
LOCATION:Vermont
CATEGORIES:community,free,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
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SUMMARY:2026 Virtual Winter Book Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 17\, 6:00–7:00 pm\, The Message\, by Ta-Nehisi Coates\n\n\n\nThe Message\, by Ta-Nehisi Coates\, in which Coates explores the urgent need to untangle ourselves from the destructive myths that shape our world—and our own souls—and embrace the liberating power of even the most difficult truths. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 17\, 6:00–7:00 pm\, The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder that Inspired the Abolition of Slavery\, by Siddharth Kara \n\n\n\nThe Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder that Inspired the Abolition of Slavery\, by Siddharth Kara. The series of events that doomed the 1780 journey of the ship\, Zorg\, helped that voyage emerge as the first undeniable argument against slavery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April\, 7\, 6:00–7:00 pm\, Flee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland\, by Scott Shane\n\n\n\nFlee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland\, by Scott Shane\, follows Thomas Smallwood\, who bought his own freedom\, and led many others out of slavery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for virtual book discussions is FREE. When you register\, you will receive a ZOOM link email a few days before each discussion. Attendance at all three discussions is not required to register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Discussions I'm Interested in AttendingTuesday\, February 17 — “The Message\,” by Ta-Nehisi CoatesTuesday\, March 17 — “The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder that Inspired the Abolition of Slavery\,” by Siddharth KaraTuesday\, April 7 — “Flee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland\,” by Scott ShaneComment or MessageI would like to subscribe to the Rokeby eNewsletterYesNoI already receive the eNewsletterSubmit  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/2026-virtual-winter-book-discussion-group-2/
LOCATION:Vermont
CATEGORIES:abolition,advocacy,Books,community,free,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073827
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SUMMARY:Traveling Book Club at Bixby Library: “What You are Looking for is in the Library\,” Michiko Aoyama
DESCRIPTION:Explore the historic institutions of Addison County with a traveling winter book club! Between January and April we will discuss a book relevant to each historical institution we visit. Dive into American history with a book selected by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, cozy up to a welcoming novel at the Bixby\, contemplate social justice at the Rokeby\, and learn about new Vermonters at the Sheldon.  \n\n\n\nEach discussion will take place from 1–2 pm on the last Saturday of each month as a hybrid meeting — come in person for tea and snacks or stay involved online via Zoom. Join all of the meetings or just one! More information and a Zoom link are available with free registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary & Book List\n\n\n\nJanuary 31 — Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Benedict Arnold’s Navy by James NelsonFebruary 28 — Rokeby Museum Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideMarch 28 — Bixby Memorial Free Library What You are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko AoyamaApril 25 — Henry Sheldon Museum Deep North: Stories of Somali Resettlement in Vermont edited by Brad Kessler \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/traveling-book-club-at-bixby-library-what-you-are-looking-for-is-in-the-library-michiko-aoyama/
LOCATION:Vermont
CATEGORIES:community,free,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073827
CREATED:20260122T195826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T200104Z
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SUMMARY:“A Dramatic Constitution\,” presented by Meg Mott\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Meg Mott\, PhD\, presents “A Dramatic Constitution\,” which invites attendees to consider opposing arguments on the merits of the Constitution and encourages everyone to develop the habits of political engagement through deliberation and adjudication. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nAfter twenty years of teaching political theory and constitutional law to Marlboro College undergraduates\, Meg Mott has taken her love of argument to the general public. Her award-winning series Debating Our Rights on the first ten amendments brings civil discussions on contentious issues to public libraries and colleges. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nFree and open to the publicAccessible to those with disabilities \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Dramatic Constitution is a Vermont Humanities program hosted by Rokeby Museum 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/a-dramatic-constitution-presented-by-meg-mott-ph-d/
LOCATION:Vermont
CATEGORIES:advocacy,Books,community,family,free,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073827
CREATED:20260122T192812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T202742Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Virtual Winter Book Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 17\, 6:00–7:00 pm\, The Message\, by Ta-Nehisi Coates\n\n\n\nThe Message\, by Ta-Nehisi Coates\, in which Coates explores the urgent need to untangle ourselves from the destructive myths that shape our world—and our own souls—and embrace the liberating power of even the most difficult truths. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 17\, 6:00–7:00 pm\, The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder that Inspired the Abolition of Slavery\, by Siddharth Kara \n\n\n\nThe Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder that Inspired the Abolition of Slavery\, by Siddharth Kara. The series of events that doomed the 1780 journey of the ship\, Zorg\, helped that voyage emerge as the first undeniable argument against slavery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April\, 7\, 6:00–7:00 pm\, Flee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland\, by Scott Shane\n\n\n\nFlee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland\, by Scott Shane\, follows Thomas Smallwood\, who bought his own freedom\, and led many others out of slavery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for virtual book discussions is FREE. When you register\, you will receive a ZOOM link email a few days before each discussion. Attendance at all three discussions is not required to register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Discussions I'm Interested in AttendingTuesday\, February 17 — “The Message\,” by Ta-Nehisi CoatesTuesday\, March 17 — “The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder that Inspired the Abolition of Slavery\,” by Siddharth KaraTuesday\, April 7 — “Flee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland\,” by Scott ShaneComment or MessageI would like to subscribe to the Rokeby eNewsletterYesNoI already receive the eNewsletterSubmit  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/2026-virtual-winter-book-discussion-group-3/
LOCATION:Vermont
CATEGORIES:abolition,advocacy,Books,community,free,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T073827
CREATED:20260122T135411Z
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SUMMARY:Traveling Book Club at Henry Sheldon Museum: “Deep North: Stories of Somali Resettlement in Vermont\,” edited by Brad Kessler
DESCRIPTION:Explore the historic institutions of Addison County with a traveling winter book club! Between January and April we will discuss a book relevant to each historical institution we visit. Dive into American history with a book selected by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, cozy up to a welcoming novel at the Bixby\, contemplate social justice at the Rokeby\, and learn about new Vermonters at the Sheldon.  \n\n\n\nEach discussion will take place from 1–2 pm on the last Saturday of each month as a hybrid meeting — come in person for tea and snacks or stay involved online via Zoom. Join all of the meetings or just one! More information and a Zoom link are available with free registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary & Book List\n\n\n\nJanuary 31 — Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Benedict Arnold’s Navy by James NelsonFebruary 28 — Rokeby Museum Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideMarch 28 — Bixby Memorial Free Library What You are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko AoyamaApril 25 — Henry Sheldon Museum Deep North: Stories of Somali Resettlement in Vermont edited by Brad Kessler \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/traveling-book-club-at-henry-sheldon-museum-deep-north-stories-of-somali-resettlement-in-vermont-edited-by-brad-kessler/
LOCATION:Vermont
CATEGORIES:community,free,series,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
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SUMMARY:John & Marianne Dwight Orvis: An Abolitionist & Artist Seek Utopia
DESCRIPTION:Rokeby Museum’s Conversations in History series continues Sunday\, April 26th\, with a special local interest. Join us at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall from 3:00–4:00 pm to learn about John & Marianne Orvis\, an extraordinary 19th-century couple who together led a life of activism and social reform. The talk will be given by Clark Hinsdale III\, Rokeby board member and direct descendant of the Orvises\, who rediscovered their story while documenting his own family history. \n\n\n\nThrough artifacts\, letters\, and works of art passed down by the family\, some only recently discovered\, learn how John Orvis was inspired by the abolitionist fervor of his Quaker community to join the fight against slavery. Later\, his interest in utopianism brought him to the Brook Farm Community in West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, where he met his future wife\, Marianne Dwight\, whose journal would become an invaluable record of the community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPlease note: This event will be held at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall Community Center. Admission for this program will be $5 per person\, $10 per family. This program will be free to Rokeby members. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rokeby.org/event/john-marianne-dwight-orvis-an-abolitionist-artist-seek-utopia/
LOCATION:Ferrisburgh Town Hall Community Center\, 3279 US-7\, Ferrisburgh\, Vermont\, 05456\, United States
CATEGORIES:abolition,community,family,series
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